James Macrae Jessup

Mr. Jessup was born in Tomahawk, NC on December 12, 1937. Mr. Jessup retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service and served as a merchant marine. He was preceded in death by his parents David Jessup and Elizabeth Kerr Jessup, brothers David, Robert and Jimmie Jessup, sister Gracie Jessup and sister-in-law Sherry Jessup.

Survivors include: wife Erica Norton Jessup, sons: Eric Ainsley Jessup and Patrick Michael Jessup, daughter-in-law Sindy J. Jessup; nine grandchildren Zakiya, Brittany, Erika, Shereece, Christina, Michal, Salomé, David and Eric; five great-grandchildren Nautica, Nijah, Cedric, Nathaniel and Zoey; brother Charles E. Jessup and sister-in-law Mary; sister Retha Freeman and brother-in-law Lester; and sister-in-law Minnie Jessup. Additional survivors include nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 6, 6p.m. at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home, 601 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, 12:00 noon at Rosewood Memorial Park.

Friends may offer condolences at www.kellumfuneralhome.com